10 Best Open World Games

These games have all been enjoyable in the most video gamey ways possible, with big set pieces accompanied by fast paced action and plenty of gore. However, one thing I can't stand is Kratos. There's not enough time for me to air all my grievances, but let's start with his undying love for his wife. It, and the loss of his daughter, fuels his rage. He’ll do anything to avenge their souls. However, he's not above sleeping with random women in every game. Kratos, you've got some terrible marriage issues bud, the least of which is that your wife and child's are dead while you do the dirty deed with these prostitutes. True, his wife is dead, so he's allowed to explore other women by now, but if he does then he has no claim to his rage. Look in the mirror Kratos because you're the real vill


Let's begin with one of the more recent releases starring a white samurai who is a savior to Japan. I'm referring to Nioh and not Tom Cruise’s The Last Samurai . Yes, the protagonist, William, did have a Japanese spirit guarding him since he was a child and sure a sailor would probably pick up a thing or two on his travels, but to be the best of the best? I think not, but who am I to say. Maybe his swashbuckling heritage gives him the edge over trained soldiers and otherworldly demons. It's unique I'll give Koei Tecmo that, but regardless of a cool idea, it's still pretty weird. Also William's character design looks a like Geralt from The Witcher series. Now there's a monster slayer who'd do well in Japan. There’s nothing wrong with a white skinned hero being a samurai, but it is si


The online multiplayer, meanwhile, is what has kept Grand Theft Auto 5 going to this day, four years after its initial launch. Grand Theft Auto 5 's online multiplayer gives players the chance to create their own characters, purchase their own apartmenst and cars, and wreak mayhem with friends online. Supported by a number of game modes that continue to grow in number with each update, Grand Theft Auto 5 's online is the blueprint other open world multiplayer games should fol


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Grand Theft Auto has a similar conundrum. Few players can relate to gang members, organized crime leaders, or, well, whatever you call Trevor Philips, but the themes in the games are far more relatable, like having to earn money, looking out for one's friends and navigating the game of life (just with more guns and hookers) In short, the game is more down to Earth. Obviously, we'd be lucky never to have to go through what any of these characters deal with but there are few series out there that boast an eclectic cast quite like the ones we've seen in G


"Aside from a few mild frame rate issues that sometimes take the edge off its more dramatic moments, this is the definitive version of GTA V, and the bar by which all other open-world games, or indeed any game that aims for a cinematic feel, should be judged. It is beautiful, and thought-provoking, and thrilling throughout. Even if you've played through GTA V once already, it's worth going back just to be reminded of what an outstanding achievement it


The concept of healing yourself in video games is hilariously inaccurate. Shooting yourself up with needles, munching on painkillers, or eating food alone cannot cure bullet wounds. Bioshock Infinite calls back to the very early days of regenerating health, where characters could eat pizza or cheeseburgers in the street, dropped from bloody enemies, in order to feel better. It wasn’t possible in the 8-Bit and 16-Bit generation and it sure isn’t possible in the realm of Bioshock Infinite, even with flying cities. So yeah, Booker go ahead and eat that hot dog from the trash. If you die from food poisoning, I’m sure a smarter version of you will appear in an alternate timeline. I’ll share another video , this time from Mega64, to accompany my po


The trend would continue with 'The Ballad of Gay Tony,' received just as strongly. The duo was later packaged as Episodes From Liberty City , and while it's hard to know if Rockstar will keep up the experiments, but these batches of DLC are not only some of the best ever released, but some of the strongest Grand Theft Auto content Rockstar has ever produ

Pitching Commander Shepard against a mysterious threat on the titular Citadel, nearly every crew member returned to lend a hand. Once the fight was over, the real fun began: planning, hosting, and enjoying a party. The action satisfied, but the chance to rekindle old romances, gain closure, and let Shepard's hair down with the crew he had built was too good to pass


On that note, let’s discuss Pokémon ’s many mind-boggling abnormalities. Sending out pre-teen children into the wild with hordes of monsters roaming about sounds like a case for child services, but, that aside, I want to discuss legendary Pokémon instead. Each new game introduces several legendary Pokémon, but none has been more nonsensical as Arceus, which first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl . Essentially this creature is believed to be the first Pokémon, who also created existence. Oh right, so he's God then. I understand Game Freak wanting to up the stakes with each new legendary monster, but why not keep them as just cool, rare Pokémon instead of creating literal Gods? If you want to do that, then make them unobtainable, otherwise it makes no sense how a child can catch a God, or the